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I needed my Cambelt replacing and had a huge quote from my normal garage, after putting the job on this site Autosolutions gave me the best quote by far! I have never used this garage before so I didn't know what to expect but I have to say I can not fault them. They came and collected my car in the morning did the work and dropped it back in the afternoon with the work done plus a full clean inside and out with no extra charge! The quote they gave me is the quote I paid and I am more than happy to recommend Autosolutions to all my friends and family and I will definitely be using them again!

06.12.16

Kerry, Renault Clio

Kept my car(Skoda Octavia 1.6) for 3 weeks and told me that its ECU(The electronic control unit) is faulty. The car never fixed and I got the car back after 3 weeks. They could not diagnose the fault. I took it to the other Garage. They fixed the car in one day(4 hrs). The ECU wasn't faulty! I am a taxi driver and I was out of work for 3 weeks because of them!
They lady at the reception at Autosolutions charged me £100 deposit cash ( the work they never did). She said it will be added to the total cost of repair(£800).
They don't take card payment! She never gave me any invoice.
A piece of advice! Don't take your car to them.... I don't believe their all positive review! They made them!

02.12.16

Ali, Skoda Octavia

Good and fast service. However the front left brake now squeaks when driving at low speed. I hope it's only because of the new pads and it goes away with the use

01.12.16

Laura, Vauxhall Vectra

Turned out timing chain slipped! Very quick service and did a good job at what seemed a reasonably good price!

I took my Mazda 6 to this guy for a wheel bearing replacement. Should be a relatively simple job. He replaced the wheel bearing after having to order a special Mazda one in and then sent me on my way. As I drove away my dash lit up like a Christmas tree. I spoke with the guy the next day as he was already closed by this point and he said it's probably the ABS sensor. He said there's a 50/50 chance that the sensor will need replacing whenever you replace a wheel bearing (apparently only true if you don't know what you're doing). He ordered an ABS sensor which arrived almost 2 weeks later, and it was the wrong one. Yet again had to wait almost 2 weeks for the right one. When it finally arrived and was fitted, the lights on my dash refused to leave. Not only that but there was a scraping sound coming from the wheel whenever I drove anywhere, and the car was pulling to the side. In the end I relented and took the car to a more experienced garage, who told me that this guy had messed everything up. The wheel bearing was put on the wrong way round, the ABS sensor wasn't right and hadn't been set up properly, and to top it all off he'd destroyed my ABS hub with a drill after trying to get the ABS sensor plug out of its socket. Everything had to be completely rebuilt and an original £140 bill turned into well over £700 to repair the damage. I just don't appreciate someone telling me that they can do a job when they're only assuming that they can. When it comes to cars you NEED to know what you're doing before you even attempt something, because (as was proven in this case) you can cause even more damage. Such a waste of time and money! I surely won't be going for the cheapest option in the future. I'll be giving my money to someone who will do the job right first time. Luckily I managed to get my money refunded, but that doesn't get me close to what I had to pay to fix everything.

good and cheap service. Got MOT done for £27.5. I gave 4 star as I had to wait 2 and half hours.

31.12.15

Waheb, Audi A6

Very pleased with the overall experience, excellent customer service and very well priced for a quality garage.

18.12.15

stephen, Citroen C4

The price was very good for a dealership. I thought to myself when they get my car in thet will tell me it needs loads of work doing it, this is exactly what happened. I ended up having a new battery and having some pipe replaced that had split in the engine. I was quoted £103.00 for the original job and i ended up paying £228.00.

Spent £550 and its still broke. Seeking legal advice currently. I drove 8 miles before ringing the AA. Took over 4 days. Doesn't text back, really angry. Got an 8 week old just before Xmas and I've been totally ripped off.

09.12.16

David, Fiat Doblo

Turned up on Monday night as discussed and completed the job, highly recommended

07.12.16

Shaun, Renault Grand Scenic

Absolutely brilliant service i wont use anyone else now

04.12.16

Andrew, Audi A4

Really impressed with TRL Motors, the job took a lot longer than expected due to seized parts but the guys were fantastic and did a great job. The price also remained as quoted despite this. I would recommend them to anyone.

04.12.16

sean, Mazda 6

Very good service provided by Tom and Paul. Explained the diagnostic codes in detail. Would definitely use again

I totally recommend this garaje, they are very gastó and the prices are very good

27.10.16

Guiomar, Volkswagen Golf

quick and efficient, top fella

22.08.16

Nathan, Vauxhall Astra

Today was the first time my father and I visited Tom Motors and we were very impressed. Tom provided a high level of customer service and was very friendly and helpful to us. We dropped the car off at half 9 and the car was ready for collection by 3ish. He completed the job (clutch job) on the day as promised. I would strongly recommend Tom Motors. Thanks Tom

01.08.16

Naima, Chrysler Voyager

My appointment was at 8am.. I was waiting till 8:20 and garage was still closed and nobody there.

Hopefully our quick fire set of FAQ’s have helped answer some of your immediate questions about clutch replacement in Stalybridge for Alfa Romeos.

However, if you would like to learn about what is involved in the technical side of the job we have produced the following guide.

We have also included key information on how the system works, what you should look out for if the clutch is faulty as well as everything involved with replacing a clutch.

Clutch replacement is one of the most common repairs carried out by mechanics in the UK and Stalybridge as the nature of the part means it will naturally degrade over time, regardless of how much care you take or precautions you put in place.

The rate of degradation will alter from car model to car model as each are designed differently with some cars having significantly superior parts.

However, the way somebody drives a Alfa Romeo is a huge factor in how a clutch performs. We will go onto this in more detail further down the guide and will demonstrate what you should be doing to elongate the lifespan of your clutch.

What is a clutch?

The Clutch is the part of yourAlfa Romeo engine which is responsible for engaging and disengaging the power transmission.

It’s a vital part of an engine and is essentially there to connect two parts of the system that can’t make a car move unless they're connected. Clutches engage and disengage two rotating shafts which then allow your Alfa Romeo to move.

When you press the clutch down and move your Alfa Romeo into gear, you are connecting the two shafts and transitioning from one gear to the next.

Its an essential function which allows a car to move through gears effectively and efficiently.

Automatic cars have an in-built clutch which takes over the control of this interchange, this means that the car itself decides what gear you should be in depending on the driving conditions regardless of the driver.

What are the signs of a damaged clutch?

There are a variety of signs to look out for when it comes to an struggling clutch as the performance of your Alfa Romeo will be noticeably affected as well as your ability to change gears.

Here are the most common issues which will be caused by a damaged clutch.

Slipping Clutch

Slipping is one of the most common clutch issues and can cause a drop in performance, as well as damage, if not diagnosed in time.

The things you need to watch out for are;

Your Alfa Romeo struggles to move forward while moving at a low speed in a high gear.

Your Alfa Romeo struggles to get up hills in a high gear

Your Alfa Romeo struggles to accelerate or finds it difficult to tow a trailer

The problem with a slipping clutch is that it will only get worse as time goes on. Slippage increases the heat generated in between the two shafts and the hotter this area becomes the less able it is to maintain its grip, therefore increasing the slippage. The greater the slippage the greater the heat generated.

So it’s clear to see that this is an issue that will only get worse if left without attention.

Clutch Chatter

Chattering occurs when the clutch is being used and a grabbing or jerking can be felt in the Alfa Romeo.

If you are hearing strange noises like growls or squeals, this can be another sign of a problem with a clutch, as vibrations within the part would cause such sounds.

If you hear any strange noises coming from your Alfa Romeo, have it looked at immediately as a fault with your clutch could cause serious danger while you are driving.

How long will clutch replacement take?

Replacing a clutch can take as little as a few hours or as longs as a few days depending on the car and garage.

Many cars will have easy access to the clutch and so replacing the part will be straightforward, however others will be more complex and will need other parts removing before the mechanic can get to the clutch.

How much will a new clutch cost?

Once more, a new clutch will cost different amounts depending on the car. You could be paying £250 or £600 from car to car or garage to garage, that is why it is so important to get a range of quotes from garages in Stalybridge.

Fortunately replacing a clutch is one of the most common repair jobs carried out by mechanics in the UK and Stalybridge which means you will be able to find a range of quotes from garages in your local area as it will be a job they are all well practiced in completing.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we simplified the process.

We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive clutch replacement deals for you.

To find the best clutch replacement available in Stalybridge;

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Give us a few details about your Alfa Romeo and your requirements

We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in Stalybridge.

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best clutch replacement deal in Stalybridge, before booking the clutch replacement online.